DANA FARRELL

122 Auburn Meadows Walk S.E.

Calgary, Alberta T3M 2E7
(403) 702-3303
Email: dana.farrell@uleth.ca

EDUCATION

2016-2018 Bachelor of Education – with great distinction

The University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
B.Ed. Major: French – Modern Languages

2012-2016 Bachelor of Arts

The University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
B.A. Major: French

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

January – April 2018 PS III Elementary Teaching Internship - Teacher Intern

École Sam Livingstion Elementary, Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Board of Education
Grade 2 French Immersion – Teacher mentor: Andrea Sulek

• Taught fifty percent of teacher mentor’s workload during the internship.

• Taught Social Studies, French language arts, Mathematics, Science.
• Developed highly-engaging, cross-curricular lessons.
• Designed and implemented detailed unit plans that scaffolded student learning
and assessments in a logical and sequential manner to optimize critical and
creative dimensions of thinking.
• Incorporated differentiation into all lessons, assessments, and activities.
• Implemented formative assessments on a daily basis to inform planning, and as
evidence of student comprehension.
• Designed summative assessments that offer choice of medium and mode to cater
to students’ various interests, abilities, and learning styles.
• Participated in all school activities and meetings, and assisted with cheer club.

Feb. – April 2017 PS II Subject Major Placement – Student Teacher

École Agnes Davidson Elementary
Lethbridge School District #51
Grade 5 French Immersion – Teacher associate: Jessica Schultchen

• Taught one third of the time in the first third of the practicum, two thirds of the
time in the second third and full time in the last third.
• Taught Social Studies, Math, Science, Art, and Physical Education
• Evaluated and graded student progress, assignments and examinations.
• Provided choice and prioritized student independence in all lessons and projects.
• Adopted my teacher associate’s philosophy of inclusivity, student-focused,
student-centered learning, and self-directed learning.
• Participated in all school activities, PD sessions, meetings, and assisted with
homework club.

Nov. – Dec. 2016 PS I – Elementary Placement - Student Teacher

 Dorothy Dalgliesh Elementary, Picture Butte, Alberta
Palliser Regional School Division
Grade 2 – Teacher associate: Carol Gibson

• Observed my teacher associate within the classroom.

• Taught one third, planned and observed the other two thirds.
• Taught Mathematics, English/literacy, and Science
• Evaluated and graded student progress assignments and examinations.
• Differentiated all lessons and activities to accommodate my unique classroom
makeup.
• Participated in all school activities.
• Assisted with choir, and the “Christmas Concert”.

May – June 2016 Ed 2500 – Student Teacher

Briar Hill Elementary, Calgary, Alberta
Grade 2 – Teacher Associate: Mike West

• Awarded with “Highly recommended for admission” into the Faculty of

Education.
• Assisted small groups/individual students, anecdotals, interventional mini-
lessons, supervision, observation and reflection.
• Developed detailed lesson plans for physical education.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

January 2011- current Supervisor, server

Moxie’s Restaurant, Calgary, Alberta 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

• As an experienced leader within our local store and within the brand, I am
responsible for ensuring quality of service as an SQL member (Service
quality leader)
• Responsible for working collaboratively with my team to ensure all guests leave
satisfied under a fast-paced, high-stress situation.
• Developed interpersonal skills to work with unhappy guests and work tirelessly
to remedy the situation when the stakes are high.
• Effectively managed conflicts in the workplace.

September 2015-2016 Tutor

Private, Lethbridge, Alberta

• Offered tutoring privately hosting out of families’ homes where their children
required intensive support with schoolwork at the elementary level.
• Prepared mini-lessons to tutor many students who were struggling with second
language acquisition (French Immersion)

June 2007 - June 2010 Customer Service, coordinator

Lake Bonavista Community Recreation Centre, Calgary, Alberta

• Worked as a customer service representative at my local community recreation

centre where we sold products, organized scheduling, hosted tournaments, and
worked for and with members of our community.
 • Responsible for money keeping, organization, independence, leadership, social
responsibility as a representative of the community.
• Assisted in the coordination of seasonal tournaments and other special events
hosted at the centre.

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES

• Alberta Rutherford Scholarship - 2012

• Alberta Jason Lang Scholarship – 2016, 2017, 2018
• French High School Diploma – 2011
• Symphonic Band Membership – 2009
• Wind Band Membership – 2008
• Instrumental Band Membership - 2007
• Lifesaving Instructor’s Certification – 2009
• Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and Bronze Star certificates for Lifesaving –
2007

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

• Hiking, travelling, exercise, music, crafts, outdoors, Ringette, water-

skiing, family and friends, animals, photography, social media.

REFERENCES

Andrea Sulek
École Sam Livingston Elementary
Grade 2 Teacher
PSIII Teacher Mentor
(403) 461-1626
adsulek@cbe.ab.ca

Sue Price
University of Lethbridge
PSIII University Consultant
(403) 969-3457
jordan23@telus.net

Brenda Stendebach
University of Lethbridge
PSI, PSII University Consultant
(403) 892-0356
brenda.stendebach@uleth.ca